Compare HHKB Classic vs Keychron Q4 HE Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the HHKB Classic and Keychron Q4 HE and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2023 Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a Plastic case Features PBT keycaps Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Comes with a knob Utilizes Hall effect sensors Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Enables rapid trigger functionality Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1415 g Sized at 33 x 121 x 303 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 57 Build Quality: 44.7 Productivity: 57.6 Customizability: 47.1 Portability: 72.3	Scores Performance: 90.6 Build Quality: 85.6 Productivity: 94.2 Customizability: 92.9 Portability: 90.2
Name	Name HHKB Classic	Name Keychron Q4 HE
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 33 x 121 x 303 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1415g